Cajun Beef Sausage Quesadillas (Printable Version)
Crispy tortillas stuffed with Cajun beef sausage, sautéed peppers and onions, and melted Monterey Jack and cheddar.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 9 oz Cajun-style beef sausage, thinly sliced
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small green bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Dairy & Cheese
05 - 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Black pepper, to taste
→ Staples
12 - 4 large flour tortillas (10 inches)
# How-To:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced Cajun-style beef sausage and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, add the diced peppers and sliced red onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened, then season with Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly coated.
03 - Return the browned sausage to the skillet with the vegetables. Mix and cook for 2 additional minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl, then wipe the skillet clean.
04 - Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in the skillet over medium heat. Place one large flour tortilla in the pan. Sprinkle a quarter of the cheese mixture evenly over half the tortilla, then add a quarter of the sausage and vegetable filling. Fold the tortilla to enclose the filling.
05 - Cook the folded tortilla for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese has melted. Repeat assembly and cooking process with remaining tortillas, butter, cheeses, and filling.
06 - Transfer quesadillas to a cutting board, slice into wedges, and serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get melty, cheesy goodness with a spicy twist, all thanks to Cajun sausage lending true punch.
- It’s easy to make for a group, and the crispy tortillas stay handheld and mess-free.
02 -
- If you try to overfill the tortilla, the cheese and sausage will tumble out mid-flip (I’ve learned this more than once).
- Wiping out the skillet between batches makes the tortillas stay crisp instead of turning greasy or soggy.
03 -
- Shredding your cheese by hand makes for a smoother, more even melt every time.
- A sharp knife or pizza wheel gives the perfect slice without tearing tortillas.